Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 3: Muscles for Locomotion

Muscles for Locomotion

1.
Functional units of muscle are called __________.
A)keratin
B)joints
C)sarcomeres
D)tendons
2.
Which type of muscle tissue is attached to bones and makes them move?
A)smooth
B)cardiac
C)flexor
D)skeletal
3.
X rays can be used to measure __________.
A)elasticity of the dermis
B)volume of skin melanin
C)ATP levels in muscles
D)density of a hip bone
4.
Cardiac muscle is found in only one part of the human body, in __________.
A)the blood vessels
B)the skull
C)the reproductive tract
D)the heart
5.
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This picture shows the location of muscle in a limb. Which type of muscle is found in the upper arm?
A)lactic
B)involuntary
C)voluntary
D)cardiac
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